The Dodgers' stable of relief pitching is in dire straits these days. In September, Blake Treinen has posted a 11.57 ERA, Tanner Scott a 6.35, and Kirby Yates a 7.71 — and that's with Yates moved mostly into a middle relief role. Alex Vesia has bounced back nicely from a 4.70 ERA August, but he's really the only trustworthy high-leverage arm in the bullpen right now.
Fans are rightfully worried about how these relievers are going to be able to get the Dodgers even through three Wild Card games, not to mention the rest of the postseason if they make it that far, but The Athletic was more hopeful this week.